Assistant Professor of Nursing - 12 MONTH

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in nursing and currently be enrolled in a master's degree in nursing program; OR A master's degree with a major in nursing, OR A doctoral degree with a major in nursing, OR A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or EdD), and a masters in nursing;

• Applicant must also have a current, unencumbered Arkansas or multi-state RN license from a compact state or the ability to obtain Arkansas licensure prior to position start date;

• Applicant must also maintain in-state residency during employment.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field; or current enrollment in a doctoral program;

• Teaching experience and recent experience in nursing practice or nursing education in the area(s) of program need;

• CNE Certification.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• The majority of the Teaching role requirements for Clinical Assistant Professor are the same as for the Clinical Instructor rank;

• Consistent student and peer ratings of above average or higher;

• Active participation in team planning and decision-making;

• Revision of student learning experiences based on data analysis, current research findings and trends;

• Use of effective teaching strategies and methodologies;

• Establishment and maintenance of collegial working relationships;

• Effective communication with staff, students, peers, agency personnel and administration;

• Consistent meeting of established timelines and project completion dates;

• Contribute to the evaluation and revision of courses (i.e. content, assignments, forms, learning activities, etc.);

• Development of test items in accord with School guidelines (AAS);

• Evidence of continued role development (i.e. seminars, workshops);

• Demonstrate effective integration of technology;

• Demonstrate knowledge of current nursing practice and contemporary health care trends;

• Addition to the Teaching role of the Clinical Instructor: Applies current research and theory in classroom and clinical teaching;

• Addition to the Teaching role of the Clinical Instructor: Demonstrates mastery of skills and knowledge of content and research in own clinical specialty area.

Service:

• Continue to develop leadership and professional involvement in advanced practice by serving on committees in the school, college and university, and/or health service organizations;

• Serve as committee member or officer in local and state organizations that affect health care, nursing, or education;

• Participate in community service activities.

Research/Scholarly:

• Utilize research in area of specialization;

• Participation in professional continuing education activities;

• Development of research/study idea and design in an area of interest and/or benefit to the nursing program or body of nursing knowledge in general;

• Creation of learning resources for use in the curriculum;

• Development and/or maintenance of internal documents or reports necessary to meet School goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to teach and mentor students throughout the nursing program. Teaching may include clinical, face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats;

• Ability to work with a diverse population;

• Computer literacy and experience;

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, nights, and weekends;

• Ability to travel occasionally, which may include overnight stays;

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license;

• Ability to maintain scheduled on-campus office days.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.